I'm still in the midst of reading the FCBD stash, but am already looking forward to more of the same next year!
Showing posts with label Free Comic Book Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Free Comic Book Day. Show all posts
31 May 2011
Free Comic Book Day 2011 Pt. 3
The remaining books to complete my FCBD collection for 2011 (as well as all time) have arrived courtesy of Mile High Comics (as part of a freebie incentive) and ever trusty eBay.
I'm still in the midst of reading the FCBD stash, but am already looking forward to more of the same next year!
I'm still in the midst of reading the FCBD stash, but am already looking forward to more of the same next year!
17 May 2011
7 May 2011 - Free Comic Book Day 2011 Pt. 2
As promised in my previous post, here's the loot from Free Comic Book Day 2011 in Singapore.
Dan Dare Omnibus graphic novel, signed by Gary Erskine
Kate and William: A very public love story TPB, signed by Gary Erskine
JSA: Strange Adventures, signed by Gary Erskine. This was a series I completed after getting issue 4 free at Gary Erskine's first visit to Singapore in 2008.
GnB Comics cleared out some warehouse stock for free as well. Here are the non-FCBD books I managed to grab.
FCBD 2011 books. I am currently missing 4 books despite ordering all of them. I'm hoping to score Atomic Robo and Friends; Darkwing Duck/Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers; Geronimo Stilton/Smurfs as well as Locke & Key via alternative channels.
Comic Shop News: FCBD special
FCBD tote bag
Following Sergio Aragones' offering in 2010, the 2011 FCBD Commemorative T-shirt features a series of panels by Canadian writer-artist Darwyn Cooke.
Last year, we had the War Machine HeroClix to tie-in with the Iron Man 2 movie. For 2011, the FCBD HeroClix features Green Lantern, yet another movie tie-in.
Found two TPBs that I've been hunting for some time at Planerds - Ivan Brandon et al.'s NYC Mech... the prequels to the 24Seven anthologies that I loved.
Planerds membership card (temporary) that I obtained with the above purchases. Planerds' logo happens to be designed by Sonny Liew
Jack Doe graphic novel, signed and sketched by Shawn Yap. I had met Shawn at the David Lloyd line at STGCC 2010.
Will you be back? graphic novel, signed and sketched by JC Wong. I had won this in a lucky draw at STGCC 2010.
Dan Dare Omnibus graphic novel, signed by Gary Erskine
Kate and William: A very public love story TPB, signed by Gary Erskine
JSA: Strange Adventures, signed by Gary Erskine. This was a series I completed after getting issue 4 free at Gary Erskine's first visit to Singapore in 2008.
GnB Comics cleared out some warehouse stock for free as well. Here are the non-FCBD books I managed to grab.
FCBD 2011 books. I am currently missing 4 books despite ordering all of them. I'm hoping to score Atomic Robo and Friends; Darkwing Duck/Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers; Geronimo Stilton/Smurfs as well as Locke & Key via alternative channels.
Comic Shop News: FCBD special
FCBD tote bag
Following Sergio Aragones' offering in 2010, the 2011 FCBD Commemorative T-shirt features a series of panels by Canadian writer-artist Darwyn Cooke.
Last year, we had the War Machine HeroClix to tie-in with the Iron Man 2 movie. For 2011, the FCBD HeroClix features Green Lantern, yet another movie tie-in.
Found two TPBs that I've been hunting for some time at Planerds - Ivan Brandon et al.'s NYC Mech... the prequels to the 24Seven anthologies that I loved.
Planerds membership card (temporary) that I obtained with the above purchases. Planerds' logo happens to be designed by Sonny Liew
Jack Doe graphic novel, signed and sketched by Shawn Yap. I had met Shawn at the David Lloyd line at STGCC 2010.
Will you be back? graphic novel, signed and sketched by JC Wong. I had won this in a lucky draw at STGCC 2010.
08 May 2011
7 May 2011 - Free Comic Book Day 2011 Pt. 1
While Singapore was caught up in election fever with polling day taking place on 7 May 2011, fanboys and fangirls alike were caught up in festivities of a different kind. As with the first Saturday of May for the past ten years or so, it was also Free Comic Book Day.
This year marks the biggest FCBD celebrations ever experienced in Singapore - with three participating outlets - Kinokuniya, G&B Comics as well as Harris' Planerds which also had its official opening this day.
The first thing I did after exercising my citizenry duties was to head down to Kinokuniya where they were giving away FCBD comics for the first time. Members were entitled to a grab bag containing two titles as well as a Green Lantern HeroClix figure. At the same time, they were having a 20% off sale for comics and graphic novels.
Free comics giveaway at the Crossroads
The local chapter of the 501st Legion would make their appearance at the store later in the evening. Unfortunately, I had to give this a miss.
Stash of Green Lantern HeroClix figures
Next stop was G&B Comics at Rochor Centre (in their second official participation at FCBD). A long line had already formed by the time I arrived at 5 minutes before the store opening. Not only were there free comics for grabs, helpers were dressed in superhero costumes and the guest appearance by Gary Erskine (The Filth, Dan Dare) tops off the festivities.
After picking up the freebie comics and getting some of my comics signed by Gary Erskine, it was time to head back to Orchard Road where Popular Bookstore opened its Planerds store officially. Unlike previous incarnations, this outlet caters to all tastes geeky and fanboyish. Certainly this makes a great addition to the local comic specialty market. Time will tell if it can compete with other retailers for the fanboy dollar. Nonetheless, it makes a great image change from selling assessment books and scaring kids away from ever picking up a book. Just to make it extra special, local comics creators were on hand for autographs and sketches.
Dave Chua and Koh Hong Teng of Gone Case Vol.1 fame
Shawn Yap signs my copy of Jack Doe. We first met in the David Lloyd line at STGCC 2010.
JC Wong signing my copy of Will You Be Back? which is my only Chinese graphic novel. I had won it last year at STGCC 2010 in a lucky draw.
My next post shall feature the goodies I managed to obtain this great day... already looking forward to next year's FCBD.
This year marks the biggest FCBD celebrations ever experienced in Singapore - with three participating outlets - Kinokuniya, G&B Comics as well as Harris' Planerds which also had its official opening this day.
The first thing I did after exercising my citizenry duties was to head down to Kinokuniya where they were giving away FCBD comics for the first time. Members were entitled to a grab bag containing two titles as well as a Green Lantern HeroClix figure. At the same time, they were having a 20% off sale for comics and graphic novels.
Free comics giveaway at the Crossroads
The local chapter of the 501st Legion would make their appearance at the store later in the evening. Unfortunately, I had to give this a miss.
Stash of Green Lantern HeroClix figures
Next stop was G&B Comics at Rochor Centre (in their second official participation at FCBD). A long line had already formed by the time I arrived at 5 minutes before the store opening. Not only were there free comics for grabs, helpers were dressed in superhero costumes and the guest appearance by Gary Erskine (The Filth, Dan Dare) tops off the festivities.
After picking up the freebie comics and getting some of my comics signed by Gary Erskine, it was time to head back to Orchard Road where Popular Bookstore opened its Planerds store officially. Unlike previous incarnations, this outlet caters to all tastes geeky and fanboyish. Certainly this makes a great addition to the local comic specialty market. Time will tell if it can compete with other retailers for the fanboy dollar. Nonetheless, it makes a great image change from selling assessment books and scaring kids away from ever picking up a book. Just to make it extra special, local comics creators were on hand for autographs and sketches.
Dave Chua and Koh Hong Teng of Gone Case Vol.1 fame
Shawn Yap signs my copy of Jack Doe. We first met in the David Lloyd line at STGCC 2010.
JC Wong signing my copy of Will You Be Back? which is my only Chinese graphic novel. I had won it last year at STGCC 2010 in a lucky draw.
My next post shall feature the goodies I managed to obtain this great day... already looking forward to next year's FCBD.
04 August 2010
DC Comics Blackest Night - Brightest Day - The Flash power rings
DC Comics promoted the launch of the Blackest Night mega-crossover by giving away Black Lantern power rings. This was a hugely popular promotion with Blackest Night #1 selling out and going into multiple printings. I admit I bought into the hype and subscribed to the main books just to get the power ring.
It was only natural that they decided to release the power rings from the entire spectrum of light - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet by pegging the orders to various Blackest Night tie-ins. Retailers can order the rings based on orders of Blackest Night #5 (50 green rings/50 copies) and several tie-in issues: Justice League of America #39 (50 red rings/50 copies), Booster Gold #26 (50 orange rings/25 copies), Doom Patrol #4 (50 yellow rings/25 copies), Adventure Comics #4 (50 blue rings/25 copies), R.E.B.E.L.S #10 (50 indigo rings/25 copies) and Outsiders #24 (50 violet rings/25 copies). This probably resulted in some odd sales statistics for books like R.E.B.E.L.S, Outsiders, Doom Patrol and Booster Gold which have never sold well traditionally.
The rings are made of soft plastic and are one-size-fits-all. I did not purchase all these books but managed to score an entire set including the white power ring (tied to the follow-up series Brightest Day #1) and another Flash ring (tied to the release of Flash #1) by placing a minimum US$50 order with Mile High Comics who were giving a complete set as part of their freebies promotion. This giveaway was also immensely popular and the sets were given out within two days. A search on eBay indicates that each ring can probably be auctioned for a few US$.
There is also a full set available from DC direct, which are made of ceramic and are part of the Justice League Trophy Room set. The rings contain an LED that lights up when slipped onto the finger. I do not own this set though.
7 Lantern Corps rings - MISB
Black and White power rings - MISB
Flash ring - MISB
Blackest Night #1-8 (complete)
Blackest Night #0 which was a 2009 Free Comic Book Day release and served as a preview to Blackest Night
It was only natural that they decided to release the power rings from the entire spectrum of light - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet by pegging the orders to various Blackest Night tie-ins. Retailers can order the rings based on orders of Blackest Night #5 (50 green rings/50 copies) and several tie-in issues: Justice League of America #39 (50 red rings/50 copies), Booster Gold #26 (50 orange rings/25 copies), Doom Patrol #4 (50 yellow rings/25 copies), Adventure Comics #4 (50 blue rings/25 copies), R.E.B.E.L.S #10 (50 indigo rings/25 copies) and Outsiders #24 (50 violet rings/25 copies). This probably resulted in some odd sales statistics for books like R.E.B.E.L.S, Outsiders, Doom Patrol and Booster Gold which have never sold well traditionally.
The rings are made of soft plastic and are one-size-fits-all. I did not purchase all these books but managed to score an entire set including the white power ring (tied to the follow-up series Brightest Day #1) and another Flash ring (tied to the release of Flash #1) by placing a minimum US$50 order with Mile High Comics who were giving a complete set as part of their freebies promotion. This giveaway was also immensely popular and the sets were given out within two days. A search on eBay indicates that each ring can probably be auctioned for a few US$.
There is also a full set available from DC direct, which are made of ceramic and are part of the Justice League Trophy Room set. The rings contain an LED that lights up when slipped onto the finger. I do not own this set though.
7 Lantern Corps rings - MISB
Black and White power rings - MISB
Flash ring - MISB
Blackest Night #1-8 (complete)
Blackest Night #0 which was a 2009 Free Comic Book Day release and served as a preview to Blackest Night
21 June 2010
Storm Lion book signing
Storm Lion launched their artbook "Turbulence" last Saturday at Kinokuniya. I headed down with my stash of Edmund Shern-penned books and picked up a copy of "Mateki: The Magic Flute" during the Kinokuniya sale for his autograph.
I told Edmund I looked forward to the Freedom Formula movie adaptation and also asked him why there was a change in artists midway through the mini-series. He replied that Kai could not complete the project then and he had to be replaced.
Here are the photos of the event as well as my loot for the day.
The Storm Lion crew
Signing my copies of the FCBD Storm Lion comic book
"This is already going for $2 on eBay."
Edmund Shern signing my set of Freedom Formula
Edmund Shern signing my copy of Mateki: The Magic Flute
My signed copies of FCBD Storm Lion
Freedom Formula - signed by Edmund Shern (issues 1-5) and Kai (issues 1-2)
Mateki: The Magic Flute. Adapted by Edmund Shern, illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, Sandman: The Dream Hunters)
I told Edmund I looked forward to the Freedom Formula movie adaptation and also asked him why there was a change in artists midway through the mini-series. He replied that Kai could not complete the project then and he had to be replaced.
Here are the photos of the event as well as my loot for the day.
The Storm Lion crew
Signing my copies of the FCBD Storm Lion comic book
"This is already going for $2 on eBay."
Edmund Shern signing my set of Freedom Formula
Edmund Shern signing my copy of Mateki: The Magic Flute
My signed copies of FCBD Storm Lion
Freedom Formula - signed by Edmund Shern (issues 1-5) and Kai (issues 1-2)
Mateki: The Magic Flute. Adapted by Edmund Shern, illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano (Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D, Sandman: The Dream Hunters)
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